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AMP Capital takes leading position on ESG considerations

07 Sep 2010
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AMP Capital Investors is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Kirkman to the new senior role of Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), as it looks to implement environmental targets across the business.

Mr Kirkman will be responsible for continuing to build on the strong foundation AMP Capital has set in employing the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI) and ESG considerations.
He will facilitate the continued implementation of responsible investment practices in all asset classes including listed equities, infrastructure, fixed interest and credit. Mr Kirkman will engage with Australian companies on ESG issues and support the implementation of environmental targets for the broader AMP group.

AMP Capital Director, People and MD’s Office Sharon Davis said AMP Capital was one of the pioneers of sustainable investing in the Australian market and Adam’s appointment reinforces our commitment to ESG considerations.

“ESG considerations are embedded in our policies and guidelines and in 2007 we signed up to the UNPRI. ESG issues have financial implications and can affect the performance and reputation of investment portfolios so we are taking a firm position on how we meet and lead on these matters,” Mrs Davis said.

“Adam has a strong passion for sustainability issues. He is highly experienced with more than 15 years of international experience working with public and private sector organisations on business risk, sustainability, energy and climate change issues.”

Most recently Mr Kirkman was the global Director of Sustainability and Climate Change at international consulting firm Proviti where he led a team advising blue-chip clients across the sustainable development agenda including climate change and carbon risk, greenhouse gas reporting and verification, emissions trading, investment analysis and sustainability reporting. Prior to this he was Program Manager Energy & Climate Change at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBSD) in Geneva. He also led the environment and sustainability practice at Ernst and Young in Sydney and has held roles at engineering consultancies WSP Group, CH2M Hill and Dames and Moore (URS).

Mr Kirkman joins AMP Capital on Monday 13 September and will report to Sharon Davis.

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